One half of the adult population struggles with cardiovascular disease and today we’ll touch on how cholesterol plays a role in heart health. We’ll discuss the damaging effects of inflammation as well as cover foods that cause that harmful inflammation and the foods that reduce inflammation. We help clients maintain a normal cholesterol range by choosing the ... Show More
Oct 19
MCAS and Histamine Intolerance, From Symptoms to Support
Could unexplained itching, headaches, digestive issues, or reactions to certain foods be related to histamine? Registered dietitians Melanie Beasley and Britni Vincent explain the differences between histamine intolerance and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), including common ... Show More
32m 2s
Oct 15
Processed Meat: What to Know Before You Buy - Ask a Nutritionist
Is processed meat bad for your health, and are nitrate-free or uncured products actually better? Registered dietitian Amy Crum breaks down the connection between processed meat and colorectal cancer risk, explains why nitrates and nitrites are used, and clears up common misconcep ... Show More
10m 56s
Oct 12
Chef Marianne's Guide to Healthy Crockpot and Instant Pot Cooking
This week's episode is a nice change of pace! Less nutrition troubleshooting, more practical kitchen confidence, with Chef Marianne Jurayj sharing how to make healthy, home-cooked meals easier without sacrificing flavor. Crockpots and Instant Pots solve different cooking problems ... Show More
38m 1s
May 2025
2972: Lowering Cholesterol Naturally Through Diet and Exercise
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2972: Dr. Neal Malik breaks down the cholesterol puzzle, explaining the difference between "good" and "bad" cholesterol, an ... Show More
10m 53s
Apr 2024
2540: Lowering Cholesterol with Lifestyle Changes & Medication - Statins Praluent & Repatha on Improving Health
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 2540:
Discover how to manage high cholesterol levels effectively when traditional methods fall short. This insightful discu ... Show More
11m 38s
Dec 2020
What Can I Do to Lower My Cholesterol?
"What can I do to lower my cholesterol?" Diane Hastings emailed to ask this question. “First, you want to make sure you are measuring the right things, so you can improve the right things,” answers JJ Virgin, author of the Virgin Diet and Certified Nutrition Specialist. Tune in t ... Show More
7m 21s